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The Declaration of Independence (1938) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1938 · 17 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Crane Wilbur
- Starring
- John Litel, Walter Walker, Wilfred Lucas, Lionel Belmore, Tom Chatterton, Boyd Irwin
The short historical film dramatizes Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney’s pivotal role in July 1776, when he rode overnight to Philadelphia to break a deadlock in the Continental Congress. His decisive vote secured Delaware’s support, allowing the Declaration of Independence to be adopted.
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